Dr. Thomas questions the Collie Basin Consolidation Task Force's analysis of a potential Griffin Coal and Premier Coal merger, seeking details on financial modelling and valuation. The Minister's response indicates ongoing evaluation with a report due soon.

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Asked
14 May 2026
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State Development

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Collie Basin Consolidation Task Force—Griffin Coal–Premier
Coal merger402.Hon Dr Steve Thomasto theLeader of the House
representing the Minister for State Development:I refer to the
formation of the Collie Basin Consolidation Task Force announced on 21 January 2026,
and the proposal of the taskforce to examine the potential merger of Griffin Coal
and Premier Coal.(1) What are the specific areas of
analysis and the criteria that the taskforce is examining to determine whether
a merger is viable?(2) What financial modelling has been
undertaken by the taskforce, and can the minister please provide that modelling?(3) What financial and corporate
modelling has been provided by the government to the taskforce, and can the
minister please provide that modelling?(4) What are the current values the
taskforce is using for the book value calculation and liquidation value
calculation worth of Griffin Coal and Premier Coal?

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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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